Chantip Dhiravit, Chooruang Nantaporn, Sakuna Kitikarn, Sukmak Warawut, Bohman Wiruntita
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Rajamangala University of Technology, Srivijaya, Thungyai, Nakhon Si Thammmarat, Thailand.
Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre of the Teaching Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Rajamangala University of Technology, Srivijaya, Thungyai, Nakhon Si Thammmarat, Thailand.
Vet World. 2024 Apr;17(4):895-902. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.895-902. Epub 2024 Apr 25.
Indigenous beef cattle engaged in bullfighting in Southern Thailand represent a distinctive and valuable breed. Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites, which are recognized as important pathogens, have a negative impact on the overall health and physical performance of these fighting bulls. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of GI parasitic infections and identify factors associated with these infections in a fighting bull population in Southern Thailand.
Fecal samples (n = 4,244) from fighting bulls were submitted to the Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre of the Teaching Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya. We examined the samples using simple flotation and centrifugal sedimentation methods. Individual animal profiles and demographic data were collected.
The overall prevalence of GI parasitic infections was 93.2%. Nine GI parasites were identified as spp. [PP]. being the most prevalent (93.2%), and the highest annual prevalence occurred in 2019 (97.9%). The infection rates of various parasite species were significantly related to the years of study, geographic area, season, and age group (p < 0.05). The prevalence of parasitic infection was higher on the west coast (98.6%) than on the east coast (98.0%). PP, spp., spp., and spp. infections differed significantly among the seven provinces of Southern Thailand (p < 0.05). The prevalence of GI parasitic infections was higher during the rainy season (98.5%) than during the summer (97.7%). Bulls aged 7.0-7.9 years and 8.0-8.9 years had the highest parasite infection rate (99.2%) compared with those aged 8.0-8.9.
GI parasitic infections continue to be a significant health concern among fighting bulls in Southern Thailand. Regular epidemiological investigations are crucial for developing effective preventive programs and control strategies and providing basic knowledge for bull farmers.
泰国南部参与斗牛的本土肉牛是一个独特且有价值的品种。胃肠道（GI）寄生虫被认为是重要的病原体，会对这些斗牛的整体健康和身体性能产生负面影响。本研究旨在估计泰国南部斗牛群体中胃肠道寄生虫感染的患病率，并确定与这些感染相关的因素。
来自斗牛的粪便样本（n = 4,244）被提交至宋卡王子大学拉贾曼加拉理工大学兽医科学学院教学动物医院的实验室和诊断中心。我们使用简单浮选法和离心沉淀法对样本进行检测。收集了个体动物资料和人口统计学数据。
胃肠道寄生虫感染的总体患病率为93.2%。鉴定出9种胃肠道寄生虫，其中[PP]属最为常见（93.2%），2019年的年患病率最高（97.9%）。各种寄生虫物种的感染率与研究年份、地理区域、季节和年龄组显著相关（p < 0.05）。西海岸的寄生虫感染患病率（98.6%）高于东海岸（98.0%）。泰国南部七个省份中，[PP]属、[其他属名1]属、[其他属名2]属和[其他属名3]属的感染存在显著差异（p < 0.05）。雨季的胃肠道寄生虫感染患病率（98.5%）高于夏季（97.7%）。与8.0 - 8.9岁的公牛相比，7.0 - 7.9岁和8.0 - 8.9岁的公牛寄生虫感染率最高（99.2%）。
胃肠道寄生虫感染仍然是泰国南部斗牛群体中一个重大的健康问题。定期进行流行病学调查对于制定有效的预防计划和控制策略以及为养牛户提供基础知识至关重要。
